Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Murray River Catchment

A Commonwealth and State interagency partnership that providesflood warning services for the community of Western Australia.

Cancellation of Flood Warning for the Harvey and Murray River catchmentsIssued at 3:31 pm WST on Thursday 13 December 2012Western Australia Flood Warning Centre

No rainfall has been recorded in the Harvey and Murray River catchments since9am Thursday. Isolated thunderstorms have been forecast for Thursday.

The recent rainfall has caused stream rises and some areas of minor flooding inthe Harvey and Murray River catchments over the last few days. All rivers havenow fallen below the minor flood level.

In the absence of significant forecast rainfall, the rivers in the Harvey andMurray River catchments are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

DFES's State Emergency Service (SES) advises people and communities to be awarethat flooding is possible and be prepared to relocate equipment and livestock. Watch water levels. Travellers need to be aware that road conditions may beadversely affected and travel plans may need to be reconsidered. Do not driveinto water of unknown depth and velocity.

Community information is available from DFES at www.dfes.wa.gov.au.

Current river levels are available from Department of Water atwww.water.wa.gov.au.

This advice is available by dialling 1300 659 213. Warnings, rainfall and riverinformation are available at www.bom.gov.au/hydro/flood/wa.